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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.74, 744.82 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.74, 744.82 and 318.64 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.74 : 744.82 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.74/744.82 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.74x = 744.82 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.74x = 237,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,329.44/539.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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